[Shop-talk] Hydraulic fluid question
Marc
smarc at smarc.net
Fri Jul 18 15:31:51 MDT 2008
Thanks for that info. Does that viscosity number factor like regular
oil? In other words, higher number, thinner oil? My concern is more for
the operation of the lift considering the range of temperatures seen
in the garage from about 40F to 90F.
David Scheidt wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Marc <smarc at smarc.net> wrote:
>
>> I needed a couple gallons of hydraulic fluid for my new lift. The fluid
>> spec'ed was "10 weight common hydraulic fluid (AW32 or AW46)".
>>
>> I asked a friend to pick some up for me as he was right near the place.
>> What he brought me is labeled "AW Hydraulic Oil ISP 46".
>>
>> Are the terms 'oil' & 'fluid' used interchangeably? Is this the right
>> stuff? What do I need to know?
>>
>
> AW means "anti wear" 46 is the ISO viscosity rating (46 centistokes at
> 40C. What's a centi-stoke? who knows.) What you've got is fine.
>
>
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